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Alpega vs ShipMonk

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Alpega

Logistics

European TMS and freight exchange group behind Teleroute and Wtransnet

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
ShipMonk logo

ShipMonk

Logistics

Third-party logistics fulfillment for direct-to-consumer ecommerce brands

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Alpega coverage is strongly European, so a shipper with significant North American or Asian volume will need a second TMS and will lose the single-system benefit that justified the purchase.; ShipMonk no published pricing available; all costs require custom quote request based on order volume
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Alpega and ShipMonk actually diverge.

Attributes where Alpega and ShipMonk differ
AttributeAlpegaShipMonk
PlatformsWeb, Cloud, iOS, AndroidWeb

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Logistics).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Alpega

  • Modular TMS
  • Freight exchanges
  • TenderEasy
  • Real-time visibility
  • Carrier verification
  • Reusable packaging management
  • Analytics and reporting

Only in ShipMonk

Nothing recorded that Alpega does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Alpega

  • A European manufacturer that needs both contracted transport planning and spot capacity from the same suppliernot ShipMonk
  • A shipper running periodic freight tenders across dozens of road hauliers and comparing rates on a common basisnot ShipMonk
  • A logistics provider needing verified carrier credentials and credit checks before handing over a loadnot ShipMonk
  • An operation tracking reusable pallets and crates through a European distribution networknot ShipMonk

ShipMonk

  • Processing returns with customizable workflows and per-carton feesnot Alpega
  • Managing special projects like inventory counting and labelingnot Alpega
  • Adding gift messages for personalized unboxing experiencesnot Alpega
  • Wrapping delicate items with specialized packaging materialsnot Alpega
  • Fulfilling international orders across 200+ countriesnot Alpega

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Alpega

  • Coverage is strongly European, so a shipper with significant North American or Asian volume will need a second TMS and will lose the single-system benefit that justified the purchase.
  • The group was assembled from acquisitions including Teleroute, Wtransnet, TenderEasy and inet, so modules differ in interface and data model and cross-module workflows are less joined up than the group branding implies.
  • The TMS and the freight exchanges are separately subscribed, so the combination that is the reason to choose Alpega costs two contracts rather than one.
  • Pricing is unpublished and typically volume based on shipments or transport orders, so a business whose freight volume grows faces a cost curve it cannot model in advance.
  • Freight exchange value depends entirely on carrier density on your specific lanes, and a shipper on thin or peripheral routes will find far less capacity than the headline carrier count suggests.

ShipMonk

  • No published pricing available; all costs require custom quote request based on order volume
  • Monthly minimum charge calculated by multiplying projected monthly order volume by first-item pick fee, then reduced by 20%

Pricing, plan by plan

Alpega

On request
  • Alpega TMS$undefined/year
    • Modular subscription by function and geography
    • Priced by shipment or transport order volume
    • Implementation and carrier onboarding quoted separately
  • Freight exchange subscription$undefined/year
    • Teleroute, Wtransnet or 123cargo access
    • Subscription by user and country scope
    • Carrier verification and credit information included

ShipMonk

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the ShipMonk review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Alpega if

  • You need modular tms.
  • You work on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
  • You also want freight exchanges.
Alpega review

Choose ShipMonk if

Nothing in the data separates ShipMonk from Alpega on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

ShipMonk review

Questions people ask

Is Alpega or ShipMonk better?
Neither clearly leads. Alpega starts at On request and ShipMonk at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Alpega or ShipMonk?
Alpega starts at On request and ShipMonk at On request.
Does Alpega or ShipMonk run on more platforms?
Alpega runs on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android. ShipMonk runs on Web.
What is Alpega best used for?
Alpega is most often used for a european manufacturer that needs both contracted transport planning and spot capacity from the same supplier, a shipper running periodic freight tenders across dozens of road hauliers and comparing rates on a common basis, a logistics provider needing verified carrier credentials and credit checks before handing over a load, an operation tracking reusable pallets and crates through a european distribution network. Of those, a european manufacturer that needs both contracted transport planning and spot capacity from the same supplier and a shipper running periodic freight tenders across dozens of road hauliers and comparing rates on a common basis are not what ShipMonk is typically brought in for.
What can Alpega do that ShipMonk cannot?
Alpega covers Modular TMS, Freight exchanges, TenderEasy, Real-time visibility.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Alpega: Are the freight exchanges included with the TMS?

No. Teleroute, Wtransnet and 123cargo are separately subscribed products, even though they belong to the same group.

ShipMonk: How much does ShipMonk cost?

ShipMonk uses quote-based custom pricing calculated from storage fees, fulfillment fees based on order volume, variable shipping rates, and special project charges. A monthly minimum applies based on projected monthly order volume.

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Alpega: Does Alpega work outside Europe?

Its carrier network and regulatory coverage are built around European road freight. It operates in around 80 countries but the density that makes it useful is intra-European.

ShipMonk: What fees does ShipMonk charge?

ShipMonk charges fees for storage (based on size, sales, quantity), fulfillment (pick-and-pack, receiving, returns), shipping (based on weight, dimensions, destination), and special projects. Platform and onboarding fees are included in custom quotes.

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Alpega: Is pricing published?

No. TMS pricing is quoted by module and usually by shipment or transport order volume. Exchange subscriptions are quoted by user and country scope.

ShipMonk: What additional services cost extra with ShipMonk?

ShipMonk charges separate fees for returns processing per carton, gift messaging with standard or custom cards, fragile wrapping based on product dimensions, lot control tracking per carton, and non-palletized container unloading based on container size.

Source
Alpega: What happened to Teleroute and Wtransnet as brands?

Both continue to trade under their own names as Alpega freight exchanges, alongside 123cargo.

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